title: Early repair of episiotomy dehiscence.
abstract: Early repair of episiotomy dehiscence was performed in 22 women with an initial fourth-degree episiotomy, four with third-degree episiotomy, and five with a mediolateral episiotomy. Early complications were limited to development of a pinpoint rectovaginal fistula in two women, both subsequently repaired by a rectal mucosal flap procedure. Of the 27 women now 1 year or more post-repair, all are completely continent and report resumption of normal coital activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wilford Hall United States Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Hankins
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hauth
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Gilstrap
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Yeomans
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Snyder
mesh_terms: D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors